Wood lathe

Wood lathe
Manufacturer	Generic Chinese
Model	Similar to Charnwood 813
Serial Number	{{{serial}}}
AKA	{{{aka}}}
Obtained	Member Donation
Location	Dusty Area
Team	Woodworking
Induction Required	No
Booking	{{{booking}}}
Status	Defunct
Risk Assessment	Yes, see [[{{{riskassessment}}}|the assessment]]
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Do not use this machine with materials that will generate silica dust. eg soapstone and other soft stones, sandstone, ceramics, gemstones A good reference on this subject https://ehs.princeton.edu/health-safety-the-campus-community/art-theater-safety/art-safety/sculpture

The current Wood Lathe is a Chinese model - the Charnwood 813 is a close match in terms of Specification.

The lathe has a mechanical speed control using a belt with variable diameter pulleys. It has a high maximum speed.

Tips

The speed control must be set to a Low Speed before switch on. Once you've completed turning your part, the speed must be returned to a low speed before switching off.

Make sure that the chuck is tightened with tools before use.

Note: If chuck and work-piece is heavy reduce the speed slowly otherwise there is a danger of the chuck unscrewing itself due to the momentum.

Instruction Manual

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  Part 8
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  Part 9

Resources

• How to Turn a Basic Bowl (Start Woodworking)